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A SHORT SKETCH OF THE EVOLUTION OF THE BUNGALOW FROM ITS PRIMITIVE CRUDENESS TO ITS PRESENT STATE 
OF ARTISTIC BEAUTY AND COZY CONVENIENCE. ILLUSTRATED WITH DRAWINGS OF EXTERIORS, 

FLOOR PLANS, INTERIORS AND COZY CORNERS OF BUNGALOWS WHICH HAVE 
BEEN BUILT FROM DESIGNS “DONE AT YE PLANRY” 



PUBLISHED BY 

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212 MERCANTILE PLACE 
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 




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entitles you to your choice of any one of the enclosed plans, includ¬ 
ing a complete set of working drawings, foundation, floor plans, 
four elevations, interior details and specifications, as well as a copy 
of the Bungalow Book. If you are in possession of one of the 
books you may deduct the price of same when ordering and remit 
by Express or P. O. money order, Nine Dollars, giving the number 
and your address, to 

“YE PLANRY” 

212 MERCANTILE PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 

DRAWINGS SENT BY EXPRESS FOR YOUR APPROVAL 






PUBLISHERS’ NOTE 


We wish to call your attention to the fact that we are not con¬ 
fined to the sale of the enclosed plans alone, nor do we limit our¬ 
selves to the sale of drawings now in our stock, inasmuch as we are 
fully prepared to incorporate your ideas in special work, for which 
we charge two and one half per cent, of the estimated cost of the 
building. If you should decide to order special drawings we would 
request that you inform us as to the locality in which you propose 
to build at the same time that you send in your data as to the 
number of rooms, their arrangement and approximate cost. 

Because of the fact that prices range differently in various 
localities, we cannot attach a price to the enclosed plans, but will 
furnish same upon application. 






THE BUNGALOW 


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In response to the many inquiries as to the origin of the word Bungalow we wish to state that it originated 
in the Eastern part of India where it is applied to the crude bamboo huts with broad projecting eaves and 
thatched roofs, being low to guard against the possibility of disaster from the occasional terrific earthquakes, and 
the motive of the peculiar roof .construction being to protect the home from the unusually hot rays of the sun. 

No doubt the early Spanish Padres were influenced by the former motive when they settled in California, 
and after studying the nature of the mountainous regions, and perhaps being convinced of the credulity of their 
earthquake suspicions by an occasional “temblor” decided to dispense with the heretofore characteristic lofty 
spires of their houses of worship and instead give to the world what is today known as Mission Architecture. 
Emanating from this source the mission Bungalow has crept into prominence, made a most favorable impression 
and evidently is destined to be a worthy monument to the memories of those who, from their own .conception, did 
the best they could. 

We find that the popularity of the Bungalow in this Country has been much enhanced by the natural 


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adaptability of just such style of dwelling to the conditions and environments of our great West, notably Cali¬ 
fornia, although since the clever handling and development of the original, plain, unattractive hut into a gem of 
rare beauty, our Eastern progressive spirit has welcomed it with an unusual warmth and today the universal 
demand for the Bungalow is truly phenomenal. 

This demand being the result of the late awakening of the home builders to the fact that it is possible to 
combine economy with their heart’s desire, namely, pleasing and artistic effect. 

Recognizing this and with an ambition to meet the demands of the time we take great pride in directing our 
energies toward the perpetuation of the life of the Bungalow and contributing in as far as we are capable our share 
toward the liberating of that spirit now eking its way into the American public and crying out for “Pleasing 
variety” in Architecture. 

An invaluable factor in meeting the demands of our clients lies in our recognition of the vast importance 
depending upon the embodiment of beauty, convenience and comfort, which is invariably found in our plans. A 
notable suggestion which we constantly bear in mind when planning a home, is to design the exterior and interior 
as one, the result being unity and grace. We do not devote our entire attention to the plan and then strive to fit 
an elevation to it, on the contrary, we compromise on both the plan and the elevation if necessary, keeping the general 
scheme, but altering little details here and there to accomplish the end in view, which is graceful lines of ex¬ 
terior combined with convenience and comfort within. 

And again we realize that in a successful home each of the principal rooms boasts of a feature, it may be a 
fireplace, a buffet, a cozy nook or a window-seat, but in any event it attracts the attention and is first to make an 


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impression upon the mind of the visitor after entering the room. The prevailing tendency of the modern unpre¬ 
tentious home is to dispense with the stately reception hall, entering instead directly into the living room, a 
commendable innovation endorsed by that feeling of hospitality, which creeps over one when entering the spacious 
family lounging room. 

This room affords a gathering place where father, mother, and children, cheerfully exchange thoughts, each 
a contributor to the education and betterment of the other. As a means to economy we might utilize this commodious 
room as a library by introducing book cases in various unoccupied spaces. Everything in this room, should be 
suggestive of comfort, being the most appropriate room for easy chairs, davenports, etc. The woodwork of this 
room, as well as in all rooms of the modern home, should be as free as possible from elaborate moldings, and 
should be stained in a subdued tone, varnished and waxed to relieve that glary effect. In the treatment of the walls 
there is much diversity of opinion determined by ones purse as well as personal likes and dislikes. For instance, 
we might suggest canvasing before applying the tints or decorations, or the use of tapestry would be very good, 
but for an inexpensive yet harmonious treatment there is nothing so effective as a rich green side wall and a 
cream with a touch of green for the ceiling, produced either with a good qualitj” of paper or tints. 

As the purpose of the dining room admits of but very little furniture we find the panelled wainscoting to be 
of interest with its plate shelf above, forming a rest for pretty chinaware, brie a brae and antique metalware 
suggestive of the Flemish from whom this custom originated. Here let us suggest finishing the woodwork in 
Flemish to harmonize with the design of the room. 

The use of oriental papers or tapestries is very pleasing in this room, but here, too, we might adhere to the less 


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expensive method of treatment and tint the side walls with a delpht blue, the ceiling with a mottled or clouded 
effect in light blue and grayish white. Quaint old Dutch scenes either in paper or hand paintings of windmills, 
landscapes and the .characteristic wooden shoe folk, add wonderfully to the coziness of this room. Another pleas¬ 
ing color scheme is obtained by the use of tan for the side walls and cream for the ceiling. 

The novel room and the one whose mention carries with it. a feeling of reserve and luxury is the Den where 
we find dark woodwork, walls of oriental design, decorated with cherished souvenirs, Indian trappings and 
curios of all sorts, together with numerous sofa cushions strewn upon the sofas in a careless but artistic manner. 

An air of freshness should permeate the bedroom and this is best obtained by enameling the woodwork and 
perhaps tinting the walls a delicate blue blended with a very light shade on the ceiling, altho paper with a simple 
pattern is often used. Brass bedsteads also savor of cleanliness and add richness to the room. A couple of white 
chairs and a rocker, a dainty white dresser and a chiffonier complete an ideal place of rest. 

Owing to the comparative smallness of the ordinary bath room we must first strive to arrange the various 
fixtures in the most economical manner. To dispense with chairs we might build a seat in some convenient 
corner. Aside from a medicine cabinet very little remains to complete this room other than a linen closet for keeping 
towels and soaps. For an inexpensive wainscot, patent cement plasters seem to be a suitable alternative for the 
genuine tile. From the top of the wainscot, which is usually about four feet, a light blue tint for the walls and 
ceiling, together with white enameled woodwork is suggestive of purity and cleanliness and is very pleasing. Where 
one can afford decorations, a continuous design of a water scene with lilies and swan thrown in at intervals adds 
richness to the room. 


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In many instances we find the kitchen to be the only indispensible room of the home and judging from the 
woman who remarked that the kitchen should be the nucleus to the planning of a home, this no doubt must be true. 
At any rate it is here that the housewife spends most of her time and for that reason the kitchen should be made 
as cheerful and as convenient in arrangement of the various fixtures as human ingenuity will permit. Saving of 
steps means a saving of energy and consequently promotes the general welfare of the family. Where it is possible 
the sink should be in the center of the long drain board so that the soiled dishes can be placed at one end and when 
washed laid on the other end. Underneath this drain board may be utilized for tinware, kettles and the various 
kitchen utensils. In the modern buffet kitchen much attention is given to the proper distribution of the various 
cupboards, flour bins, spice receptacles and the many little contrivances, which appeal to the woman. Electric 
ironing and cooking appliances are becoming popular and much in use in the progressive home. Here too the patent 
cement wainscot is valuable from the standpoint of sanitation, as it washes easily and does not absorb dust. White 
enamel woodwork, although more expensive than the natural finish, makes an ideal finish for the kitchen. 

In offering these suggestions we simply wish to call your attention to the possibilities of beautifying the 
home without dealing with the extravagant outlay of expensive materials. 


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Number 1 





% A modified story and half Swiss style with balconies and terraces, low, 
rambling roof lines and an interior arrangement well adapted to any locality 
The principal rooms are treated with beam ceilings, panels, wainscots and 
hardwood floors. The buffet in the dining room and mantel in the living 
room are notable features. 


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Number 4* 


This style of bungalow is no doubt the most popular among Califor¬ 
nians being of an artistic nature, inexpensive and yet consistent with 
good taste. Every convenience, such as broom closet, coat and linen 



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closet is embodied in this cozy 
home. To lend enchantment 
and still not add much to the cost 
a few beams are introduced in 
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Number 180 


The most suitable style to the adoption of any lo¬ 
cality is found in this old Colonial style. It matters 
not whether the climate be cold or warm you will 
always find this style much in evidence. The feature 



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of this plan is the sun room opening from the stair 
hall, although each of the principal rooms boasts of 
feature, either in fire places or window seats. 











Number 180 


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Number 122 



Tf In order to obtain that low pleasing 
effect and at the same time be enabled to 
utilize the second floor, you will notice 
that the end in view is accomplished by 
the artistic combination of two dormers 
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extending down over the porch presents the much sought for low effect. In 
the above sketch you may grasp an idea of the interior treatment. Bookcases 



on either side of the fireplace 
and electric fixtures supported 
from beams by heavy chains, 
add much to the richness of the 
rooms. 


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* Presuming that our clients would like to know which is our 
favorite house, we wish to inform them that the above is un¬ 
doubtedly our pet and it seems to meet the approval of those who 
have seen it in reality. The sketches speak for themselves. 

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Number 137 


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Number 128 

1 The extensive veranda, turned columns and liber¬ 
al display of mill work in this design is suggestive of 
the Queen Anne style so prevalent in our Eastern 
cities. The plan is very well arranged and the spa¬ 




cious living room with its fireplace 
and inglenook seems to contribute 
an air of good cheer and welcome. 
The dining room also boasts of a 
fireplace as well as a buffet. 


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Number 14*8 


noniical arrangement. It is not an expen¬ 
sive house even though it contains oak 
floors, beam ceilings and fireplaces. 



The public in general, those of an artistic tempera¬ 
ment as well as those with a lack of appreciation of 
the beautiful, seems to indorse this home with hearty 
approval because of its inviting attitude and its eco- 



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1" For those who do not care for innova¬ 
tions this style is most fitting, inasmuch 
as it is somewhat subdued in tone, leaning 
a little toward the conventional. 



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Number 153 



1 If your lot has a good frontage, this broad, rambling style would 
most surely suit. Its lines are gracefully broken to avoid monotony. 
The liberal use of beams play an important part in the production of 
that desired pleasing effect. The nine rooms are studiously arranged 


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Number 158 


H Some of us do not care to have the 
dining room as a separate room and so 
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with posts and buttresses to denote the dividing line. By so doing we 
connect these two rooms into one making a desirable entertaining room. 
For an inexpensive home this is a gem worth your study. 


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Number 167—(continued) 



1 This two story house seems to harmonize nicely with Eastern 
conditions. It contains a reception hall, grade entrance to base¬ 
ment and is not too decided in its individuality. All in all it 
makes a very successful home for any locality. If you will study 
the placing of the various rooms you will note many advantageous 
features. 


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Number 157 



If To arrange six rooms conveniently seems to be the de¬ 
mand of the general public, and this is succesfully meet¬ 
ing that demand. There is not much waste hall and yet 
any room may be entered without interfering with the 
occupants in the others. For a six room bungalow this is 
undoubtedly the least expensive. 


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Number 190 


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The broad span from one corner of the porch 
to the other affords an unobstructed view from 
the large living room. Cobble stone pillars and 
an exposed chimney give color to this artistic 
scheme. 




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Number 192 



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Number 193 



1 From the sketch we might attri¬ 
bute this home to be that of a moun¬ 
taineer, although it was designed to 
be built in more thickly populated 
localities. 


1 The plan is very commodious and suitable to a spacious 
lot. With broad projecting eaves, a few brackets here 
and there and simple roof lines this makes a pleasing 
design. 



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Number 195 

1 It’s the introduction of heavy brackets, 
fl ower boxes and shed roofs here and there 
that makes this such an attractive home. 

A very pleasing result is obtained by the 
combination of boulders with brick in the 
exposed chimney. The plans opposite 























Number 195 (continued) 



displays a commodious arrangement of the various 
rooms. Bookcases, a fireplace, buffet, beam ceil¬ 
ings and oak floors in the living room and dining 
room are features indespensible in the modern effect¬ 
ive home. 



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Number 198 

1 The advantages of this plan lie 
in the ready access to the stairs 
from all rooms. Bookcases are in¬ 
troduced in the living room, a cozy 
nook adjoins the dining room, 
beam ceilings and panelled wains¬ 
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Number 203 




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1 The lines of this house admit of its being inexpensive, but at the same 
time pleasing. The feature of the plan is the long living room, with exit 
to the rear, where with little trouble, vines could be made to trail over a 
pergola to lend enchantment to the view from within. 


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Number 20-4 





■ Although this is one of our modern designs it is quite 
elaborate in its make-up and admits of very satisfactory 
results if properly carried out. The treatment throughout 
is massive and characteristic. Oak floors, beam ceilings 
and many interesting features are specified. 


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Number 206 

Tf Knowing that the great demand of 
today is for something different, we 
have developed this design which 
might be classed with the Swiss Cha¬ 
lets. At any rate it is picturesque 
and contains many notable features. 



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Number 207 

Tf The demand for the simple, effective 
bungalow is so great that investors find 
great profit in building just such style as 
this to put on the market, and find no 
trouble in its disposition. Note the pleas¬ 
ing effect of the brackets supporting the 
overhang of the eaves. 



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Number 208 

IT Coziness is the keynote to this 
miniature home with many of the 
advantages of a more stately mansion 
but not so much pomp. Expensive 
features are supplanted by econom¬ 
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Tf You will notice that the feature of this design is the apparent entrance through the chimney. The appearance is 
massive and effective in its oddity. This plan is a very well arranged one conducive to comfort and saving of energy on 
the part of the housewife. 


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Number 211 



U Being constructed of plain boards and battens with burlap inside 
this makes a suitable abode for the summer resort along the lakes or 
seashore. 

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These are often built in California and 
occupied the year round. 



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Number 212 


married folk just starting on their career. Its economical planning does 
not detract from its artistic features. 



% This a type of the famous bungalow built for 
two, being an ideal little home for the young 


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all the essentials to individuality, comfort | 
and convenience with no lack of artistic 
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